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Teen hurt trying to jump over moving car

A 19-year-old is recovering after a botched attempt to jump over a moving car in Palm Bay, police said.

Florida Today reported Friday that Bladimir Barreto was conscious and bleeding when he was flown to Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne after the Wednesday evening accident.

Police said Barreto was attempting the jump for a video to show his athletic prowess to college football recruiters. Barreto graduated from West Melbourne Christian Academy two years ago and played for the now defunct Brevard Grizzlies, an amateur football team.